Wandering in Downtown Seoul ..part 1

Millennium Tower at Jongno intersection....is the unmistakable landmark in the area.

I was having my alien card extended at the near3st immigration office.

...so to kill the time while waiting for my turn....

What's not to like about wandering around the neighborhood???

...and bumped into this landmark tower.

Had a chance to takea closer look and got some shots from below.

Then...about 400 meters away....I arrived at Tapgol.Park...and found this glassed architecture.

Inside is a 10-story stone pagoda....!

Called...Wongaksa. hope I'm not mistaken...built in the 14.....!

Then....back to the Millennium Tower....and got back to the immigration office.

Strolling Around 보신각 (普信閣) "Bosingak"

Yup..this is the famous Bosingak pavilion where thousands of people thronged on New Year's Eve to celebrate the ringing of the belfry.  

Of course, we did not go there on New Year's Eve...^^ 

We let the kids roam the vast plaza in front of the Bosingak....  

In front of the famous Jongno Tower. 

It is said that we could go up the 33rd floor to view the whole area..a treat in itself. But, unfortunately I haven't even tried it ..not even once. 

Back to the ground..I saw Trio kwek kwek...ready to go for a walk. 

Along with their toddlers.. 

we spent like...30 minutes or so before going to another section of Jongno or bell street area.